How to Change Wallpaper on Android

Changing your wallpaper on Android is simple, but the exact steps can vary slightly depending on your phone brand (Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi, etc.). Below is a clean, universal step‑by‑step guide that works on nearly all Android devices.

Step‑by‑step guide

1. Open Settings or long‑press the home screen
   On most phones, you can either:
   • Open the Settings app and look for Wallpaper or Display > Wallpaper, or
   • Long‑press on an empty area of your home screen and tap Wallpaper or Wallpapers & style.
2. Choose where your wallpaper comes from
   You’ll usually see options like:
   • Gallery/Photos – use your own pictures
   • Default wallpapers – built‑in images from your phone
   • Live wallpapers – animated or interactive backgrounds
3. Select the image or wallpaper
   Browse through the available images and tap the one you want to use.
4. Adjust the preview
   Most phones let you:
   • Pinch to zoom in or out
   • Drag to reposition the image
   Make sure it looks good in the preview.
5. Choose where to apply it
   You’ll often be asked whether to set the wallpaper for:
   • Home screen
   • Lock screen
   • Both
   Tap your preferred option.
6. Confirm and apply
   Tap Set wallpaper, Apply, or the equivalent button. Your wallpaper should now be updated.